Scientists have found evidence that vitamin D3, together with a chemical found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help protect the brain from the damage inflicted by Alzheimers disease. The research conducted by scientists from UCLA, UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute found the compounds do so by helping stimulate the immune system
Sickle cell patients receiving narcotic treatments may need to be better monitored for constipation, according to findings published in Pediatric Blood and Cancer. Individuals with sickle cell suffer from painful episodes caused by sickle cells that get caught in small blood vessels and result in blood flow blockage. The frequent use of narcotics in these
Hormone replacement therapy has already been connected to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems among older women now, a new study suggests a link to brain shrinkage as well. Findings from the Womens Health Initiative Memory study indicate that estrogen-based treatments raise an older womans chances of developing dementia or suffering cognitive decline. The
Many Americans embark on diet plans for general health or weight loss reasons but new research has suggested that an individuals vitamin D levels may predict how many pounds he or she will lose. Researchers are currently learning whether vitamin D deficiencies cause excessive weight gain, or whether people first become obese and it this
Scientists are learning more about the negative impact of stress during teenage years on cardiovascular health in later life. UCLA researchers conducted a study of 69 healthy, normal adolescents who reported negative interpersonal interactions, such as conflicts with family and friends, peer harassment or punishment by parents or teachers. They found that greater frequency of
Patients who have knee replacement surgery may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains for weight management, as a new study suggests that individuals who have the surgery are more likely to gain a few extra pounds. According to researchers from the University of Delaware, despite gaining the
While kava tea is a popular drink in certain cultures, it may be better to stick to products that have been proven to improve well-being, like green tea, ginseng and herbal supplements. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center recently reported that kava-based beverages may cause kidney damage. In a case report published in
A new study has found that ginger may be used to ease the nausea suffered by patients receiving chemotherapy. As much as 70 percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy experience vomiting and nausea can persist even if actual vomiting has stopped. Moreover, many sufferers do not respond to antiemetic medications. However, scientists from the James P.
Researchers in the UK have found that doses of vitamin B complex may slow the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of degenerative dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In a clinical trial, scientists discovered that large amounts of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid appeared to slow cerebral shrinkage and MCI, both of
When thinking about preventing prostate cancer, a lot of research has focused on what types of food a man should eat. But what about how often or how much he eats? New research from the University of Minnesota suggests that regular fasting could be an additional health resource that helps men cut their